It has become necessary to institute certain isolation and sterilization procedures in the tattoo process to assure the public of a safe, risk-free tattoo. The following advice has been prepared by professional tattooists working with local, state and national health authorities.
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Make sure your artist puts on a new pair of disposable gloves before setting up tubes, needles and ink supplies.
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Always insist that you see your tattooist remove a new needle and tube set-up from a sealed envelope immediately prior to your tattoo.
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Be certain you see your tattooist pour a new ink supply into a new disposable container.
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Satisfy yourself that the shop furnishings and tattooist are clean and orderly in appearance; much like a medical facility.
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Feel free to question the tattoo artist as to any of his/her sterile procedures and isolation techniques. Take time to observe them at work and do not hesitate to inquire about their experience and qualifications in the tattoo field.
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If the tattooist is a qualified professional, he/she will have no problem complying with standards above and beyond these simple guidelines.
